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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Guerra y Paz

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre guerra y paz, como "arms", "military", "navy", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
action
action
[Sustantivo]

the act of fighting a war or battle

acción, intervención

acción, intervención

Ex: The general's strategic decisions significantly influenced the outcome of the military action. 

Las decisiones estratégicas del general influyeron significativamente en el resultado de la acción militar.

advance
advance
[Sustantivo]

a forward movement by soldiers

avance

avance

Ex: The battalion prepared for a coordinated advance under the cover of darkness. 

El batallón se preparó para un avance coordinado bajo la cobertura de la oscuridad.

camp
camp
[Sustantivo]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

campo

campo

Ex: The camp provided essential supplies and equipment for the soldiers. 

El campamento proporcionó suministros y equipos esenciales para los soldados.

military
military
[Adjetivo]

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

militar

militar

Ex: The base followed standard military procedures. 

La base siguió los procedimientos militares estándar.

air force
air force
[Sustantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

fuerza aérea

fuerza aérea

Ex: The air force played a crucial role in securing air superiority during the conflict. 

La fuerza aérea jugó un papel crucial en asegurar la superioridad aérea durante el conflicto.

navy
navy
[Sustantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.

armada, marina

armada, marina

Ex: The navy deployed a fleet of ships to provide humanitarian aid after the natural disaster. 

La marina desplegó una flota de barcos para proporcionar ayuda humanitaria después del desastre natural.

strategy
strategy
[Sustantivo]

a field of military science that deals with the planning of an attack or defense

estrategia

estrategia

Ex: The military academy teaches students various strategies for both offensive and defensive warfare. 

La academia militar enseña a los estudiantes varias estrategias para la guerra tanto ofensiva como defensiva.

arms
arms
[Sustantivo]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armas

armas

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines. 

Los soldados fueron entrenados extensamente en el uso de varias armas antes de ser desplegados en las líneas del frente.

grenade
grenade
[Sustantivo]

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

granada

granada

Ex: The sound of the grenade exploding echoed across the battlefield. 

El sonido de la granada explotando resonó en el campo de batalla.

handgun
handgun
[Sustantivo]

a gun that can be used with one hand

pistola

pistola

Ex: He placed his handgun in a secure holster before entering the building. 

Colocó su pistola en una funda segura antes de entrar al edificio.

mine
mine
[Sustantivo]

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

mina

mina

Ex: The mine exploded, causing significant damage to the enemy vehicles. 

La mina explotó, causando daños significativos a los vehículos enemigos.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of operations carried out to achieve a certain military objective

campaña

campaña

Ex: The success of the campaign depended on effective coordination among different units. 
to command
to command
[Verbo]

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

comandar

comandar

Ex: Captain Ramirez commands a company of soldiers deployed in the remote mountainous terrain. 

El capitán Ramírez comanda una compañía de soldados desplegados en el terreno montañoso remoto.

to desert
to desert
[Verbo]

to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations

desertar de

desertar de

Ex: The soldiers were punished for deserting their duty during the battle. 
to dominate

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominar

dominar

Ex: The powerful empire sought to dominate neighboring regions through conquest. 

El poderoso imperio buscaba dominar las regiones vecinas a través de la conquista.

to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire. 

Los conquistadores estaban decididos a invadir la isla y reclamarla para su imperio.

to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to find people to join the armed forces

reclutar

reclutar

Ex: By the end of the month, they will have recruited enough volunteers. 
to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to hit using hands or weapons

golpear, pegar

golpear, pegar

Ex: The boxer aimed to strike his opponent with a precise combination of punches. 

El boxeador apuntaba a golpear a su oponente con una combinación precisa de golpes.

gunfight
gunfight
[Sustantivo]

a fight in which two or more individuals or groups use guns

tiroteo, balacera

tiroteo, balacera

Ex: The old western movies often depict dramatic gunfights between cowboys and outlaws. 

Las viejas películas del oeste a menudo representan dramáticos tiroteos entre vaqueros y forajidos.

armed
armed
[Adjetivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

armado

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border fully armed, their rifles ready for any potential threat. 

Los soldados patrullaban la frontera armados hasta los dientes, con sus rifles listos para cualquier amenaza potencial.

civil
civil
[Adjetivo]

involving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces

civil

civil

Ex: The government's civil defense program aims to prepare citizens for potential military threats. 

El programa de defensa civil del gobierno tiene como objetivo preparar a los ciudadanos para posibles amenazas militares.

occupied
occupied
[Adjetivo]

(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: The occupied city struggled with curfews and restrictions imposed by the occupying forces. 

La ciudad ocupada luchaba contra los toques de queda y las restricciones impuestas por las fuerzas ocupantes.

parade
parade
[Sustantivo]

a military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected

desfile, parada

desfile, parada

Ex: Spectators lined the streets to watch the Victory Day parade honoring veterans. 

Los espectadores se alinearon en las calles para ver el desfile del Día de la Victoria en honor a los veteranos.

prisoner of war

someone who is captured by the enemy during a war

prisionero de guerra

prisionero de guerra

Ex: The release of prisoners of war is a common topic in peace negotiations. 
rank
rank
[Sustantivo]

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

grado

grado

Ex: Training programs are essential for members of the rank to develop their skills. 
refugee
refugee
[Sustantivo]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

refugiado

refugiado

Ex: The international community mobilized to support refugees displaced by the conflict. 

La comunidad internacional se movilizó para apoyar a los refugiados desplazados por el conflicto.

volunteer
volunteer
[Sustantivo]

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

voluntario

voluntario

Ex: Some volunteers join the armed forces as a way to gain skills and education. 
service
service
[Sustantivo]

a division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions

fuerzas armadas, rama

fuerzas armadas, rama

Ex: He saw service in North America. 
tank
tank
[Sustantivo]

a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat

tanque

tanque

Ex: The military conducted training exercises to familiarize soldiers with operating tanks. 

El ejército realizó ejercicios de entrenamiento para familiarizar a los soldados con el manejo de los tanques.

warship
warship
[Sustantivo]

a ship that is made for war and has weapons

buque de guerra, barco de guerra

buque de guerra, barco de guerra

Ex: Crews aboard the warship trained for various emergency situations. 

Las tripulaciones a bordo del buque de guerra (warship) entrenaron para varias situaciones de emergencia.

war crime
war crime
[Sustantivo]

an inhuman act that is done during a war, which is against the rules of war

crímenes de guerra

crímenes de guerra

Ex: Documentation of war crimes is crucial for accountability and historical records. 

La documentación de los crímenes de guerra es crucial para la rendición de cuentas y los registros históricos.

nuclear submarine
nuclear submarine
[Sustantivo]

a ship moving above and below the sea, which is powered by nuclear energy and is usually armed with weapons such as missile

submarino nuclear, sumergible nuclear

submarino nuclear, sumergible nuclear

Ex: Nuclear submarines can travel vast distances without needing to refuel. 

Los submarinos nucleares pueden viajar grandes distancias sin necesidad de repostar.

target
target
[Sustantivo]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

objetivo

objetivo

Ex: The organization's actions raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable targets. 

Las acciones de la organización generaron preocupación sobre la seguridad de los objetivos vulnerables.

to wreck
to wreck
[Verbo]

to damage or destroy something severely

destrozar

destrozar

Ex: Vandals attempted to wreck the playground equipment in the park. 

Los vándalos intentaron destrozar los equipos del parque infantil en el parque.

spoil
spoil
[Sustantivo]

valuable items that are taken by force, especially during a war

botín, despojos

botín, despojos

Ex: The general divided the spoils among his troops as a reward for their bravery. 

El general dividió el botín entre sus tropas como recompensa por su valentía.

to wound
to wound
[Verbo]

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

herir

herir

Ex: Using tools without proper precautions can accidentally wound the user. 

Usar herramientas sin las precauciones adecuadas puede herir accidentalmente al usuario.

ground-to-air missile

a missile aimed at an aircraft from the ground or a ship

misil tierra-aire, misil superficie-aire

misil tierra-aire, misil superficie-aire

Ex: Training soldiers to operate ground-to-air missiles is crucial for national defense. 

Entrenar a soldados para operar misiles tierra-aire es crucial para la defensa nacional.

air-to-ground missile

a missile that is aimed from an aircraft at a surface on the ground or sea

misil aire-tierra, misil aire-superficie

misil aire-tierra, misil aire-superficie

Ex: The use of air-to-ground missiles has transformed modern warfare by allowing for precise targeting. 

El uso de misiles aire-tierra ha transformado la guerra moderna al permitir un ataque preciso.

brass knuckles
brass knuckles
[Sustantivo]

a metal weapon that is consisted of a group of connected rings, which is worn on one's fingers in order to hit someone with

puño americano, manopla

puño americano, manopla

Ex: The fighter slipped on a pair of brass knuckles before entering the ring. 

El luchador se puso un par de puños de acero antes de entrar al ring.

dogfight
dogfight
[Sustantivo]

an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged

combate aéreo, dogfight

combate aéreo, dogfight

Ex: The historic dogfights of the early 20th century are still studied by military strategists today. 

Los combates aéreos históricos de principios del siglo XX todavía son estudiados por los estrategas militares hoy en día.

marine
marine
[Sustantivo]

a member of one of the armed forces who can engage in operations taking place both on land and at sea, particularly a member of Royal Marines or United States Marine Corps

un marine, un infante de marina

un marine, un infante de marina

Ex: Many marines have a reputation for their bravery and commitment to their mission. 

Muchos infantes de marina tienen reputación por su valentía y compromiso con su misión.

to gun down

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

abatir, derribar

abatir, derribar

Ex: She was horrified when she learned that her brother had been gunned down in a drive-by shooting. 

Ella quedó horrorizada cuando supo que su hermano había sido abatido en un tiroteo desde un vehículo.

United States Marine Corps

an armed force of the United States trained for conducting specific military operations such as fighting from the sea

Ex: The United States Marine Corps is known for its disciplined and elite fighting force. 
sidearm
sidearm
[Sustantivo]

a weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body

arma de fuego secundaria, arma lateral

arma de fuego secundaria, arma lateral

Ex: During the emergency, she reached for her sidearm, knowing it was her only means of protection. 

Durante la emergencia, alcanzó su arma de fuego, sabiendo que era su único medio de protección.

bulletproof
bulletproof
[Adjetivo]

built in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles

blindado, a prueba de balas

blindado, a prueba de balas

Ex: The bulletproof glass in the bank's windows prevented robberies. 

El vidrio a prueba de balas en las ventanas del banco evitó robos.

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